A smaller, better-organized research library.
Organize by the question you are trying to answer, rather than by file type.
Create a collection around a concrete question. Add the few sources that can answer it and describe what you expect each one to contribute.
Begin with a research question
Create a collection around a concrete question. Add the few sources that can answer it and describe what you expect each one to contribute.
Use notes to preserve decisions
A highlight records a passage. A note records why it matters. Keep both so your future self can follow the reasoning instead of repeating the same search.
Keep the claim and the evidence close enough to compare.
Revisit the evidence
When your question changes, review the collection. Remove irrelevant material and keep a short list of unresolved questions.
Try the workflow
Open the sample workspace, ask a question, and follow the citation to its passage. Add a note explaining what the passage does—and does not—support.
Explore an exampleRelated questions
How are answers connected to sources?
Citely retrieves relevant passages from your documents and associates answers with source references. Open a citation to inspect its context; a citation does not by itself guarantee that a claim is correct.
Can I try Citely without creating an account?
Prepared sources, conversations, citations and notes demonstrate the complete review workflow. Request demo access to try the actual product.
Editorial draft for design review. Product-specific details should be verified before publication.